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Not just a toy but a “cultural flex:” how blind boxes and Labubus took over the internet
First, it was Sonny Angel, and now it's Labubus. The blind box trend is still alive and kicking, but what is it about these mystery boxes that has the internet buzzing?
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White House window video blows up on social media, Trump blames AI
President Donald Trump has blamed artificial intelligence (AI) for a viral White House video that users desperately wanted to be real.
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Anthrax’s Spotify page plays host to mysterious AI-generated EDM album overnight, leaving everyone confused
Spotify briefly listed a mysterious AI-generated EDM album, Crazy Sheep, on Anthrax’s page, baffling fans and sparking fears of fake streams and algorithmic artists.
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“Huge mistake:” CEO apologizes for snatching a cap from a child at the US Open
Fifty-year-old Piotr Szczerek has apologized for snatching a cap from a young boy during the US Open after he was caught in the act. The incident caused fury online.
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Shrekking, the new dating trend that has social media users divided
Shrek, one of DreamWorks' most beloved animated characters, has become the figurehead for a toxic new dating trend that’s divided the internet. But what is Shrekking?
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Taco Bell AI drive-thru rollout stalls after trolls order 18,000 water cups
Taco Bell’s bold AI drive-thru experiment hit a wall after trolls exposed its flaws when one ordered 18,000 water cups in a viral prank that forced the fast food giant to rethink its high-tech rollout
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Cracker Barrel will not change its logo after bipartisan backlash online
US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel will keep an “Old Timer” figure in its logo after MAGA accused it of going “woke” and the Democrats said it “sucks.”
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has internet users “down bad”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged and fans and foes took to the internet to discuss the news in the only way they know how.
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This TikToker is “overthrowing Amazon” by returning 110-pound anvils – but who really pays the price?
A TikTok prank involving 110 pound anvils and Amazon Prime’s free return policy has gone viral, raising questions about waste, small sellers, and who really pays for convenience. But why the drama?
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Woody Allen slammed for telelink to Moscow film festival
Ukraine has called Woody Allen’s involvement in the Moscow film festival a "disgrace," but the director defended his decision to speak at the event hosted by President Vladimir Putin’s ally.
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Flashback: these are the top 5 viruses that bugged us in the eighties
The eighties brought us the first video game consoles, Air Jordans, and the beginning of the end of the Cold War. But it also brought us some of the first-ever bugs, malware, and viruses which – when you think about it – kicked off the industry we know today as cybersecurity.
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Dismay after Menendez brothers denied parole
Netflix has brought the plight of the Menendez brothers to the TikTok generation, but the show was not able to sway the opinion of the parole board.
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Fake Justin Bieber dupes club goers, but TikTok users aren’t fooled
While a Justin Bieber look-alike may have fooled Las Vegas event managers, TikTok users weren’t convinced.
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Taylor Swift breaks another record with New Heights podcast on YouTube
The New Heights episode featuring Taylor Swift set a new record as YouTube’s most-watched live podcast, overtaking podcaster Joe Rogan’s interview with President Donald Trump.
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Ads under the influence: social media influencers are taking over
Advertisers have turned to social media influencers to help reach a younger audience, but are facing criticism along the way.
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“The lore you asked for,” McDonald’s brings back McDonaldland
Ever wanted a virtual milkshake and fries? Well, users can now experience McDonaldland in virtual reality.
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Could Taylor Swift vs Elon Musk be the lawsuit that redefines AI abuse?
Taylor Swift’s deepfake fight with Elon Musk’s Grok has set up a huge discussion, but a legal precedent for AI abuse remains uncertain.
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New on streaming: first Alien TV series and Jim Jefferies speaks again
Alien, the famous science fiction horror franchise, is finally arriving on our small screens, with a prequel series debuting on Hulu and Disney+ this week.
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Meet Clanker, the Star Wars slur fueling an AI backlash
From Star Wars droids to TikTok memes, the slur “clanker” is the internet’s new weapon for mocking AI, robots, and the people who use them.
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South Park doubles down on Trump Administration, and social media users can’t stop laughing
The creators of South Park continue to troll the Trump Administration, and social media users are loving it.
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